Quality Technician - Lead

Fabcon Precast; Pleasanton (KS); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ultipro in Pleasanton, KS is seeking a Quality Lead to provide leadership support to the Quality Technicians, ensuring compliance with Production and Quality procedures so products meet standards. You will help shift to run smoothly and support QA activities.

The role collaborates with Production, Engineering, and Quality peers to address non-conformances, perform root cause analysis, and support calibration and inspection programs on site.

Qualifications

• Two (2) Years of related experience.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Suite (PowerPoint, Word, Excel) to manipulate data.
• Ability to work in a cooperative and team-oriented environment.
• Demonstrated ability to operate and make decisions independently.
• Proven understanding of inspection techniques including ACI and PCI requirements.
• Ability to coach and train Quality Techs and plant workers.
• PCI Level 1 and Level 2 Certified.
• ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician Grade I Certified.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe work environment and follow all published/posted safety policies.
• Supports Quality Technicians to ensure that products and processes align with the relevant requirements.
• Works with Production to solve in-house Quality concerns through support of Root Cause Analysis and implementation of corrective actions for process-related concerns.
• Responsible for/assists with the calibration program used to evaluate precision and accuracy of production equipment, testing and measurement equipment, and all other analytical equipment within the facilities.
• Reviews non-conforming product and works with relevant parties to determine disposition.
• Assists with internal and external audits as required.
• Works with the Quality Manager/Supervisor to review Quality trends to prevent and/or reduce defects, determine Root Causes, and initiate actions to correct them.
• Liaison with internal parties on matters relating to plant Quality (Engineering, Production, Project Management, and Drafting).
• All other duties as assigned (including Quality Technician Responsibilities as needed).
• Performs pre- and post-pour inspection and provides Quality support throughout the manufacturing process, including Fresh Concrete Testing and measuring the dimensions of product.
• Reports Quality problems to Production personnel and Quality Manager.
• Pre-plans for smooth shift transitions and next day readiness.
• Communicates well to Production teams, Management, and Quality peers.

Skills

Two years experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Pleasanton, KS | Pleasanton Plant
Pleasanton, KS 66075, USA

Description

Purpose/Scope

The Quality Lead provides leadership support to the Quality Technicians to ensure compliance with documented Production and Quality procedures, so product is produced that meets or exceeds Quality standards. The Quality Lead will help facilitate the shift to run as smoothly as possible.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe work environment and follow all published/posted safety policies.
• Supports Quality Technicians to ensure that products and processes align with the relevant requirements.
• Works with Production to solve in-house Quality concerns through support of Root Cause Analysis and implementation of corrective actions for process-related concerns.
• Responsible for/assists with the calibration program used to evaluate precision and accuracy of production equipment, testing and measurement equipment, and all other analytical equipment within the facilities.
• Reviews non-conforming product and works with relevant parties to determine disposition.
• Assists with internal and external audits as required.
• Works with the Quality Manager/Supervisor to review Quality trends to prevent and/or reduce defects, determine Root Causes, and initiate actions to correct them.
• Liaison with internal parties on matters relating to plant Quality (Engineering, Production, Project Management, and Drafting).
• All other duties as assigned (including Quality Technician Responsibilities as needed).
• Performs pre- and post-pour inspection and provides Quality support throughout the manufacturing process, including Fresh Concrete Testing and measuring the dimensions of product.
• Reports Quality problems to Production personnel and Quality Manager.
• Pre-plans for smooth shift transitions and next day readiness.
• Communicates well to Production teams, Management, and Quality peers.

Basic Qualifications

Two (2) Years of related experience.

Other Required Qualifications

• Knowledge of Microsoft Suite (PowerPoint, Word, Excel) to manipulate data.
• Ability to work in a cooperative and team-oriented environment.
• Demonstrated ability to operate and make decisions independently.
• Proven understanding of inspection techniques including ACI and PCI requirements.
• Ability to coach and train Quality Techs and plant workers.

Preferred Qualifications

• PCI Level 1 and Level 2 Certified.
• ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician Grade I Certified.

Physical Requirements

• Office: Move 25 lbs. (not for all jobs, reasonable accommodations will be made), work with a computer for extended periods of time.
• Plant/Yard: Move minimum of 50 lbs., spatial awareness/depth perception, walk, climb, bend at the waist, reach, forceful use of hand tools, vocal projection.

Plant/Yard: All types of weather conditions (year-round, Midwest and Northeast), dirt/dust, noise from heavy machinery/vehicles, vibrations from machinery and vehicles, loud noises, little to no climate control, varying amounts of light, stairs, narrow walkways.

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